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Windows is 30, so here's how it took over the world

Windows made its debut on 20 November 1985 -- come with us on a trip through time as we see how Bill Gates' baby took over the world.

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Google Chrome mejora su consumo de memoria y batería con la actualización Chrome 45.

Google finally pulling the plug on Chrome for Windows XP

Chrome will no longer be supported on older versions of Windows and Mac OS X from April 2016.

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Yes, Windows 8.1 has officially topped XP, says Web tracker Net Applications.

Windows 8.1 finally edges past XP on the desktop

Both Windows 8.1 and 7 are snagging more Web traffic, says Net Applications, while XP is grabbing less. Might this be related to the free upgrade to Windows 10?

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Together Windows 8 and 8.1 have overtaken XP.

Windows 8, 8.1 combined beat XP for first time

Windows XP is still hanging onto the No. 2 spot among all desktop OS Web traffic recorded by Net Applications in May. But together, Windows 8 and 8.1 outshine the 13-year-old OS.

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Google to support Chrome on Windows XP until end of this year

Microsoft cut off support for XP last year, but Google promises to keep Chrome updated until the end of this year.

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Windows XP clings to No. 2 spot as Windows 10 gets closer

With Microsoft on the cusp of its next OS leap forward, the 13-year-old XP still is more popular than Windows 8 and 8.1 combined.

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<p>The thinnest Windows 8 tablet you can get with a full Intel Core i-series CPU, the Vaio Tap 11 is something between a slate and a full hybrid like the Lenovo Yoga series. When traveling, the included keyboard magnetically attaches over the screen. But, when it's time to work, you separate the two and the tablet half sits up on a built-in kickstand. If you mainly want a tablet experience with some laptop-like abilities, this is one to check out.</p>

Windows 8.1 continues upward trek as XP edges down

Microsoft's current desktop OS is close to stealing second place from Windows XP in the desktop OS arena, according to new stats from Web tracker Net Applications.

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Windows 10 arriving -- here's a look at 30 years of Windows

Come with us on a 30-year trip through time to see how Bill Gates' baby took over the world.

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China readies home-grown Windows sub for fall launch

The new operating system is expected to launch initially on desktops in October, with support for mobile devices coming later.

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Windows XP still runs at more than half of businesses surveyed

Though Microsoft no longer supports the aged OS, a fair share of businesses haven't yet kicked the XP habit.

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Still running Windows XP? Antivirus products put to the test

Microsoft no longer supports XP users, but a host of antivirus products tested by AV-Test can still defend you from viruses.

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Windows XP still alive and kicking

Though no longer supported by Microsoft, XP commanded a quarter of all desktop OS traffic seen by Net Applications last month.

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